by our College Data Analytics Team
[English](/majors/english-language-literature/general-english-language-literature/english/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for english students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in english, balancing cost against outcomes.
Snow College earned the #1 spot for value among english schools in Utah. Located in the town of Ephraim, Snow College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,338, while out-of-state students pay about $14,288. English graduates carry a median of $10,440 in student loans. Early-career english graduates make about $42,776. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in english will find it at Salt Lake Community College, which ranked #2. Salt Lake Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. In-state tuition and fees average $4,426, with out-of-state students paying around $14,244. English graduates carry a median of $10,855 in student loans. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Salt Lake Community College generally make around $42,031. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Utah Valley University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value english schools. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,728 to complete the english program here. English graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $31,492 early in their careers. Set against $16,728 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #4 makes Weber State University one of the best values for english. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. Students from in state pay about $6,557 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Typical student debt for english graduates is $12,399. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $34,224. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in english will find it at Southern Utah University, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,962 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,192. English graduates carry a median of $12,886 in student loans. Early-career english graduates make about $28,818. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
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Utah State University landed the #6 spot for english value this year. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,560 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the english program here. Early-career english graduates make about $32,199. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Utah ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value english schools. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,620, compared with $30,860 for out-of-state students. English graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Early-career english graduates make about $38,644. Set against $20,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Utah admits about 86% of applicants.
Brigham Young University Provo landed the #8 spot for english value this year. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Students borrow a median of $11,248 to complete the english program here. English graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $29,305 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
Dixie State College Of Utah landed the #9 spot for english value this year. Set in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,306, while out-of-state students pay about $18,246. English graduates carry a median of $16,530 in student loans. Early-career english graduates make about $42,110. That is a strong return on a $16,530 median debt.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
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